The 35th annual Crothersville Lions Club Red, White and Blue Festival is gearing up for a flag waving salute to Old Glory and veterans. As always, this year’s patriotic celebration is the second weekend in June, June 10-12. The event is held at the school grounds.

The criminal trial of State of Indiana vs. Michael J. Bush that was scheduled to start on Monday, May 24, in Scott Circuit Court was abruptly canceled after the defendant entered into a plea agreement.

An eight-week program, this year the summer reading schedule offers weekly water-related activities at the three libraries. Children who register will be required to read a minimum of ten books over the eight-week period to qualify for weekly prize drawings and program-ending parties planned in Scottsburg, Austin and Lexington.

“Water! Make a Splash: Read!” is the theme around which children ages three to eighth grade can enjoy the annual summer reading program at all three Scott County libraries.